Global Noncommunicable Diseases Alliance - News

Radiotherapy resources in Africa: an International Atomic Energy Agency update and analysis of projected needs

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SUMMARY

The number of patients with cancer in Africa has been predicted to increase from 844 279 in 2012 to more than 1·5 million in 2030. However, many countries in Africa still lack access to radiotherapy as a part of comprehensive cancer care. The objective of this analysis is to present an updated overview of radiotherapy resources in Africa and to analyse the gaps and needs of the continent for 2030 in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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2021 GNCDA grant winners announced!

�鶹��ý��վ — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:16:41 +0000

After a careful review of all applications, 7 grant awardees for the microresearch and NCD grants for graduate students have been selected. You can see the list of winning projects here. Congratulations to the winners!

Decolonizing Cancer Care in Canada

�鶹��ý��վ — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 21:43:15 +0000

Highlights

Cancer incidence and mortality in Indigenous peoples of Canada are increasing
These populations face modifiable risk factors and lack of access to care
Indigenous cancer care has been jurisdictionally complex and ambiguous
Successful initiatives must be locally contextualized, with Indigenous leadership

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GNCDA 2021 calls for grant proposals extended!

�鶹��ý��վ — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:37:18 +0000

The GNCDA 2021 calls for grant proposals which was published on June 5, 2021 have been extended! These grants are designed for graduate students, health professionals and medical residents. Whilst the eligibility criteria and requirements remain the same, the deadlines have been extended by one month.

To see the requirements or to apply, review the funding page.

Stop ‘controlling’ for sex and gender in global health research

�鶹��ý��վ — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:45:03 +0000

SUMMARY

Micro-grants for NCD research in resource-limited communities

�鶹��ý��վ — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:37:44 +0000

The GNCDA is pleased to announce its 2021 call for applications for NCD research in resource-limited communities. There are grants available for graduate students, health professionals, medical residents, as well as early career and senior researchers. Projects submitted for these grants are typically completed in one year.

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Breast Cancer Treatment: A Phased Approach to Implementation

�鶹��ý��վ — Fri, 08 May 2020 17:12:37 +0000

ABSTRACT

The Breast Health Global Initiative 2018 Global Summit on Improving Breast Healthcare Through Resource-Stratified Phased Implementation: Methods and Overview

�鶹��ý��վ — Fri, 08 May 2020 16:57:39 +0000

BACKGROUND

The Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) established a series of resource-stratified, evidence-based guidelines to address breast cancer control in the context of available resources. Here, the authors describe methodologies and health system prerequisites to support the translation and implementation of these guidelines into practice.

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Algeria's Partnership with The Ottawa Hospital on Innovative Radiation Therapy Techniques

�鶹��ý��վ — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:49:39 +0000

Algeria’s Ministry of Public Health – recognizing the country’s need for greater access to advanced radiotherapy technology and techniques for cancer patients and the healthcare professionals that treat them – has invested heavily in radiation therapy solutions over the last few years.